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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.72, 415.48 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.72, 415.48 and 238.60 is: 358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.72 : 415.48 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.72/415.48 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.72x = 415.48 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.72x = 99,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,133.53/276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.24

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